Everything You Need to Know About Boston Celtics’ 2015-16 NBA Season

October 19th, 2015 by Vytis Lasaitis Leave a reply »

While the Boston Celtics' aggressive rebuilding approach started off on an awe-inspiring track, the master plan turned into a perplexing puzzle last summer. Boston failed to draw the interest of top free agents and was forced to settle for the remaining breadcrumbs.

Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge initially maneuvered through the trenches of rebuilding better than expected. He flipped his aging veterans for future draft picks and young assets while keeping the salary sheet clean. Ainge's approach wasn't all too different than that of the deplorable Philadelphia 76ers, yet Boston still managed to clinch the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-42 record last season.

Boston remains positioned to pounce at the next disgruntled superstar who may or may not become available. However, until that day arrives, this roster is likely stuck in the dreaded purgatory of the NBA—contending for a postseason spot yet lacking the upside to really challenge the top dogs.

The Celtics have a lot of interesting pieces already in place, and watching the young core grow under the competent guidance o ...

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